Stephan Hermlin

German, 1915 - 1997

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The artwork is a vertically oriented design featuring text on a plain background. The text is displayed in a variety of font sizes and weights, primarily in black. At the top, the title "UND DIE TAT, SIE BLIEB UNS DOCH" is in uppercase letters, followed by "KARL MARX 1818-1883" in bold. Below, the names of several artists are listed, including Carlfriedrich Claus and others. Additional text credits Stephan Hermlin and notes the editors as Lothar Lang and Hans Marquardt. At the bottom, publication information is provided, including "Grafik-Edition XIV" and details of the publisher in Leipzig, 1983. The composition is typographically focused, with ample negative space surrounding the text.
Various Artists, Stephan Hermlin, Reclam Verlag, Carlfriedrich Claus, Hubertus Giebe, Sighard Gille, Johannes Heisig, Walter Libuda, Rolf Münzner, Und die Tat, sie blieb uns doch: Karl Marx, 1818-1883, 1983, portfolio of six prints with cover and text, Gift of Ingrid Rose in memory of her husband, Milton Rose, 2014.42.3.1-6

Und die Tat, sie blieb uns doch: Karl Marx, 1818-1883

Various Artists, Stephan Hermlin, Reclam Verlag, Carlfriedrich Claus, Hubertus Giebe, Sighard Gille, Johannes Heisig, Walter Libuda, Rolf Münzner · 1983 · portfolio of six prints with cover and text ·  Accession ID  2014.42.3.1-6